Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 1 – 6, 2026

Don't miss this week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM)! Cheer on a sports team, shop local or visit your favorite attraction or event before or after enjoying the best live music in DSM.

This list is curated week-to-week by local music fan Bryan Farland. Visit The List – Live Music in DSM Area's Facebook page for more information. If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email Bryan.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Clarksville Station at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Patricia Holly at Johnston Farmers’ Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
Cold Pizza & Day Old Bread at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Aria & Jocelyn at Waukee Farmers’ Market on the Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Brian Congdon on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Igor Dimitrienko Acoustic Solo at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Jason Danielson & John Kizilarmut at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Luke Farland at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
River City Opry Band – Western Wednesday at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m. (dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.); $15/$20
Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
BitterSweet Nation at Music In The Junction & Farmers Market at Valley Junction in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Velvet on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
A Night At Noce with Max & Napoleon in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at tables, $Free bar seats
Joel vs Joel / De Vant / Jazzy Noel at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Ugly Kid Joe with Platinum Moon, Soulcage at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $39.94
Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
MFKS at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Lee Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
PatioFest at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines (with Peggy O’s Food Truck) from 5-9 p.m.
- The DM Project at 4 p.m.
- PsychoX at 7 p.m.
KRACKLIN at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Chris Evers at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Jeni Grouws & her 10 piece Band – Music House Album Release Party at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Taylor King at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m. (food truck)
Jake Schrodt with Jerod Faux at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
David Wayne Redfern at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m.
Lakeview with Jason Cross at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $28.59
Vegas 1960: Andrew Walesch with His Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $66 to $15 at tables, $15 bar seats
The Drama Kings at Beaverdale VFW in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Dirk Von Stein at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Half Ivory / Hookshot / The Uncollectables at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Luke Fox at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kevin Lindgren at Pally’s in Clive at 7 p.m.
Kinda Petty at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
American Elton: Bill Conners at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Little Hopes at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7:30 p.m.; $10
Hayden Coffman with Duke Oursler at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $18.94 (optional seating sold out)
Feel Right Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Peyton Burns at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Aaron Winters and Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Recoil at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026

Cucho Madero, Sam Pattison, Sarah Ennis, Sharane Calister at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
PatioFest at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines (with Peggy O’s Food Truck) from Noon – 8 p.m.
- David Watson at Noon
- Steve E George at 4 p.m.
- Trio Aceto at 7 p.m.
Bigfoot Ball – Briar Patch in Bevington; $30 includes two nights camping, $20 includes camping Saturday
- Nobody Cares at Noon
- Stringfield at 1 p.m.
- Buffalo Joe at 3 p.m.
- Silversonic at 5 p.m.
- Jacob County & The Damaged Goods at 7 p.m.
- Johnny Reeferseed and the Highrollers at 9 p.m.
- Sirius Jones at 11 p.m.
Dustin Baird at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
The Lamplighters at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 5 p.m.
Unique Vibrationz at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Suede at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Not Sisters at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Monkey4 at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 6 p.m.
PROBLEMS with Clip Clop at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $15
Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Remedy at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Brittany Sword Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at The Pelican Post Bar & Grille in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Joe Demerath at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Taylor Hunnicutt Full Band with Angela Triplett at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.; $20
RiviEras at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Chad Elliott at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m. (Maine Lobster available)
Seven Bridges: The Symphonic Eagles Experience at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
American Elton: Bill Conners at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
38 Special: 50 Year Legacy Tour at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $53 to $164.60
Silverada with Rambler Kane at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $27.36 (Optional seating sold out)
BitterSweet at Down Under in Clive at 8 p.m.
JellyFuse at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Hot Bunch at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Zeroking with Ghoulbox at Drifters Bar & Grill in Bouton at 8 p.m.
Palomino at Pour House Bar & Grill in Malcom at 9 p.m.
Matt Woods Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026

PatioFest at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines
- Chris Falcon & the Pace-Time Continuum at 11:30 a.m.
- Dogtown Rhythm Band at 3 p.m.
Bowlful of Blues at Maytag Park in Newton; $25 ($35 at the gate) (under 12 Free)
- 3 By 3 Crew at Noon
- John Primer at 2 p.m.
- Wayne Baker Brooks at 4 p.m.
- (Raffles & 50/50) at 6 p.m.
- Dirty Red & the Soul Shakersat 7 p.m.
- Brody Buster’s One Man Band playing between sets and at After Party at Murph & Mary’s Pub at 9:30 p.m.
Norwalk Music Fest at City Park in Norwalk
- Main Stage
  - Riley Jane & Friends at 1:30 p.m.
  - June Bugs at 3:45 p.m.
  - Kinda Petty at 6 p.m.
  - The Other Brothers at 8:30 p.m.
- Tent Stage
  - Beggars’ Bargain at 2:45 p.m.
  - Tina Haase & Brandon Findlay at 5 p.m.
  - Jake Schrodt at Taylor King at 7:30 p.m.
Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
The Juan & Only at Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
Taylor King at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 2 p.m.
Soul Searchers at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Des Moines Symphony’s Water Works Pops: Cinematic Magic Family Festival And Concert at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 4 p.m.; Concert at 5:30 p.m.
Rob Lumbard at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Cameron McCallister at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Keep Flying with LAMP and Astro at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 (optional seating)
Sister Sara at Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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